Canberra College Caring for your future 2016 Handbook Canberra College Caring for your future Canberra College provides a co-educational, comprehensive and inclusive curriculum for a wide range of students. This handbook will give you guidance on what the college has to offer. The Canberra College is committed to support you in your transition from secondary education to life after school. Further information regarding the college is available on our website at www.canberrac.act.edu.au or by contacting the College on 61423288. 2 Launceston Street, Phillip ACT 2606 | Phone 02 6142 3288 | Fax 02 6142 3337 | www.canberrac.act.edu.au | Facebook Contents Welcome to Canberra college. .4 ESL Bridging (A) . 24 Mathematical Methods Integrating College Information. .5 English Integrating the Australian Australian Curriculum (T) . 35 Student Services . 5 Curriculum (T) . 24 Mathematical Applications Integrating Choosing Your Courses . 5 Literature Integrating the Australian Australian Curriculum (T) . 35 Certificate Requirements . 6 Curriculum (T) . 24 Specialist Mathematics Integrating Australian Curriculum (T) . 36 Employment Pathways . .7 Essential English Integrating the Australian Curriculum (A) . 25 Mathematical Methods Integrating An overview of certification. 8 English as a Second Language Australian Curriculum (T) . 36 Glossary of Terms . 9 (ESL Integrating the Australian Mathematical Applications Integrating Course selection. 9 Curriculum) (T/A) . 25 Australian Curriculum (T) . 36 Package Planner . 10 Theory of Knowledge (T) . 26 Essential Mathematics integrating Australian Curriculum A/M . 36 Courses Offered in 2015 . .11 Fashion and Textiles. 26 Textiles and Fashion (T/A) . 26 Assessment and certification. 12 Media. .37 Media (T/A) . 37 Assessment . 12 History . 27 Course outlines . .12 History (T/A) . 27 Music . .38 Music (A) . 38 Unit Outlines . 12 Hospitality and Food Studies . 28 Unit Grades . 12 Hospitality (C) . 28 Music Industry (C) . 38 Appeals . .12 Food Science and Management (T) .28 Music (T) . 38 Breaches of Academic Discipline . 13 Food for Life (A) . 28 Jazz (A/T) . 38 Recognition . 13 Special Music Programs . 39 Information Technology . 29 Status . 13 Preparatory Jazz Studies (T) . 39 Information Technology (T/A/V) . 29 Variation to Assessment . 13 Information Technology — Photography. 39 ACT Scaling Test (AST) . 13 Programming Stream (A/T/V) Year Photography (T/A) . 39 Additional programs . .13 11 and 12 . 29 Physical Education. .40 International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Technology — Networking Sports Development (A) . 40 Diploma Programme . 13 Stream (A/T/V) . 29 Exercise Science (T/A) . 40 Registered Training Organisation — Information Technology - Digital Sports Studies (T/A) . 40 Vocational Education . .. 14 Media Stream (A/T/V) . 29 Sports Science (T/A) . 40 Vocational Education . 14 Information Technology - Applications Physical Education (A) . 41 ANU Extension . 15 Stream (A/T/V) . 30 Girls BodyFit . 41 Big Picture . 16 International Baccalaureate. .30 Outdoor Education (A) . .41 Pre-Med Program . 16 IB Diploma and IB Certificate Courses . Sport (R) . 41 Sports Academy . 16 30 Registered Units. .42 CCCares . 16 The Full Diploma . 31 Science. 43 Behavioural Sciences. .18 Certificate Courses . 31 Biology (T/A) . 43 Psychology (T/A) . 18 Group One – First Language . .. 31 Chemistry (T) . 43 Sociology (T/A) . .18 Group Two- Additional Language . 31 Physics (T) . 43 Commerce and Legal Studies. 19 Group Three- Individuals and Societies 31 Accredited Science (A) . 44 Accounting (T/A) . 19 Pre-Med . .44 Business (T/A) . .19 Group Four- Science . 31 Group Five- Mathematics . 31 Additional Science Activities . .. 45 Business Administration (A/V) . 19 The Futures Program . 45 Economics (T) . 19 Group 6 – The Arts, or Additional Choice from another Group. 31 Commerce (T/A) . 20 Special Education Program. 45 Other Subjects . 32 Inclusion Support Program and Legal Studies (T/A) . 20 Itinerant Program . 46 Global Studies T/A . .20 Languages. 32 Social and Community Work (A) . 21 Assessment . 32 Technology. .47 English (R) . 32 Automotive Technology (A) . 47 Community Services. .21 Chinese (T) . 32 CAD & 3D Animation (T/A) . 47 Dance. .22 French (T) . 33 Furniture Construction (A) . 47 Dance (T/A) . .22 German (T) . 33 Design & Graphics (T/A) . 47 Drama. .23 Italian (T) . 33 Metal Technology (A) . 47 Drama (T/A) . 23 Japanese (T) . 34 Tourism and Event Management. .48 English Courses . .24 Library Services . .34 Tourism and Event Management English (T) . 24 (T/A/V/M) . .48 Mathematics . .35 Literature (T) . 24 Mathematics (T) . 35 Visual Art . 48 Essential English (A) . 24 Specialist Mathematics Integrating Ceramics (T/A) . .48 ESL (T/A) . 24 Australian Curriculum (T) . 35 Visual Art (T/A) . .48 2016 3 Canberra College Welcome to Canberra college Canberra College has high expectations of all its students Government has now created a world first by building in academic performance, behaviour and service to the a new facility for CCCares at Phillip, the last stage of the wider community. Our community values and caters for amalgamation of the Weston and Woden Campuses onto its diversity through a variety of academic pathways which one site. acknowledge intercultural understanding, learning abilities Life as a student at Canberra College abounds with and styles. We are proud of our status as an International opportunities and challenges. These may include activities Baccalaureate World School and seek to develop a global such as performing at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, working perspective as we prepare our students for the world of on projects with villagers in Borneo, participating in Science today and tomorrow. All students study for an ACT Year 12 Olympiads, completing the IB Diploma, representing Certificate while some undertake additional awards such the college in sport, singing at our annual Talent Quest, as the IB Diploma, nationally recognised training packages, attending Writing or Psychology camps, debating, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs), the Big completing an ASBA in Electrotechnology, whale watching Picture program or our Futures program. at Montague Island, studying extension units at the ANU We promote our values of respect, social justice, Secondary College, caving at Wee Jasper, competing in a individuality, honesty and equity. As a community we keep team at the University of Canberra Maths Day or providing these at the forefront of our operations as a moral compass Hospitality, Hair and Beauty services as part of a training in our daily life. We celebrate diversity and excellence in package. the multiple learning pathways offered to our students. To The Canberra College maintains a genuine partnership support our students to excel and achieve their intended between students, teachers and parents to ensure the goals, dedicated specialist teachers enhance the broad success of each individual student now and into the future. curriculum in state of the art facilities. The improvements in the learning environment continues to be a priority of the college. Our new Performing Arts Centre with a fully equipped professional theatre had its first full year George of operation in 2013. CCCares, a national award winning George Palavestra program, offers the opportunity for young parents to Principal complete their Year 12 Certificate and gain vocational qualifications in a supported environment. The ACT The Graduating Class of 2014 Canberra College 4 2016 College Information Student Services with an eye for getting into a particular career or course. There are other reasons such as learning something new The Student Services team includes an Executive Teacher, and following up on an interest. Students who embark with three Student Advisors, administrative officers and a School enthusiasm and readiness to work at their best usually find Psychologist. They work in conjunction with the Careers and that most subjects are enjoyable. That’s not to say that Work Experience team. The Student Services team works schoolwork is always easy or fun! with students to: • assist in the transition to pathways beyond school, Application for University Entrance including gaining university or CIT entrance, Application for places in all public universities in NSW and apprenticeships, traineeships or the world of work ACT is made through the University Admission Centre • coordinate course selection for new and continuing (UAC). Entry to particular courses is competitive and offers students of a place are made on the basis of a ranking called the • provide assistance with academic, social or personal Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). When each concerns for students and stakeholders course quota is filled and the cut-off is established, no other • monitor packages, points and absences applications are accepted. Students must accept an offer of a place by the due date otherwise the offer will lapse. The Student Services team works as a liaison between students, parents and staff; the Student Services area is The UAC Guide, which contains course information cut-offs open throughout the school day for appointments and from previous years and application procedures, is issued to casual drop-ins. students in August of their final year. Information sessions on course selection and application procedures are run by iGroup (Information Group) and Student Meetings the College to help students with their applications. iGroups meet each Wednesday for 15 minutes. This is For states other than NSW and ACT,